Weinacht v. State

Twila Weinacht appeals the judgment and sentence for four of nine counts of criminal activity, arising from various drug purchases between 1993 and 1997. Wein-acht argues that the trial court erred in denying a motion for judgment of acquittal on counts 1 and 2, violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO). Weinacht also argues that the trial court erred in refusing to sever counts 8 and 9, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.1 We agree with both arguments and reverse.

First, Weinacht argues that the State failed to prove a violation of RICO because it…